Myanmar citizens and supporters stage a rally outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok on July 26, in protest of the executions of pro-democracy activists by the military junta. Photo: EPA-EFE
Myanmar citizens and supporters stage a rally outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok on July 26, in protest of the executions of pro-democracy activists by the military junta. Photo: EPA-EFE
Syed Munir Khasru
Opinion

Opinion

Syed Munir Khasru

Executions in Myanmar, plight of Rohingya in Bangladesh reflect poorly on Asean diplomacy

  • As Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis deepens, Asean’s non-interference principle has become a barrier to safeguarding rights and freedoms
  • Asean needs to decide whether it is merely a trade body or an organisation bound by common values

Myanmar citizens and supporters stage a rally outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok on July 26, in protest of the executions of pro-democracy activists by the military junta. Photo: EPA-EFE
Myanmar citizens and supporters stage a rally outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok on July 26, in protest of the executions of pro-democracy activists by the military junta. Photo: EPA-EFE
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